October 2015

Transylvania packs big lectures into November

Posted on October 29, 2015July 14, 2020 by Office of Marketing and Communications

LEXINGTON, Ky.—During the first two weeks of November, Transylvania will present four engaging lectures on a variety of topics—from the Dead Sea Scrolls to same-sex marriage to a Kentucky political history talk by U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. All of the lectures are free, open to the public and in Carrick Theater, which is in the Mitchell Fine Arts Center. First, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, professor Lawrence Schiffman will speak on “The Dead Sea Scrolls: Judaism and Christianity” at 7 p.m. “He is without peer, the leading international scholar on the Dead Sea Scrolls, which were the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century,” said Paul Jones, a religion professor at Transylvania. “The discovery of the Dead Seas Scrolls in 1947 revolutionized the way scholars now understand Judaism during the time of Jesus.” The talk is part of the Moosnick Lectureship in Judaic Studies. The next evening at 7 p.m., Schiffman will lecture on “The Bible and Its Interpretation in the Dead Sea Scrolls” at Temple Adath Israel. On Thursday, Nov. 5, award-winning Detroit poet Jamaal May will give a reading at 5 p.m. His first book, “Hum,” won a Beatrice Hawley Award and American Library Association Notable Book Award and was an NAACP Image Award nominee. He has published two chapbooks, and his poetry has appeared in Poetry, The Believer, Ploughshares, New England Review and The Kenyon Review. He also is the series editor, graphic designer and filmmaker for the Organic Weapon Arts Chapbook

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Transylvania hosts fifth annual PumpkinMania on Oct. 27

Posted on October 20, 2015July 14, 2020 by Office of Marketing and Communications

LEXINGTON, Ky.—In what is becoming a Lexington Halloween tradition, hundreds of jack-o’-lanterns are glowing on the steps of Transylvania University’s historic Old Morrison. The community was encouraged to come out to the fifth annual PumpkinMania lighting and trick-or-treating on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The public donated carved pumpkins, and the university invited local schoolchildren to participate in a carving contest and put their entries on display alongside the others. “There’s no better place to celebrate Halloween in Lexington, than Transylvania University,” said organizer Johnnie Johnson, associate director of admissions, operations. “It’s a perfect opportunity for the university and the community to come together for a celebration with music, trick-or-treating, games and, of course, the lighting of hundreds of pumpkins.” The jack-o’-lanterns will remain on display through Halloween night. In keeping with Transylvania’s commitment to sustainability, the school ordered 400 locally grown pumpkins for the event. Overman’s Bluegrass Fruits and Vegetables of Lancaster, Ky., delivered them to campus.

Transylvania inducts three standouts into Pioneer Hall of Fame

Posted on October 14, 2015July 14, 2020 by Office of Marketing and Communications

LEXINGTON, Ky.—Transylvania University inducted three alumni into the Pioneer Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 10, as part of the Celebration of Transylvania, which culminated in the inauguration of President Seamus Carey. Ethan A. Busald ’05 (pictured left), Carol Munson Caudill ’98 and John Mark Stuart ‘95 became the newest members of the 113-member fraternity. “Participation in athletics provides student-athletes with valuable life lessons including teamwork, perseverance and leadership, to name a few,” Vice President of Athletics Holly Sheilley said. “Ethan, Carol and John have translated these life lessons not only during their time as student-athletes at Transylvania but also into their professional lives. We are honored to have them inducted.” Busald made his mark as an exceptional tennis player, earning the title of HCAC Athlete of the Decade. His accomplishments also include being the first in conference history to earn four MVP awards; and he never lost a conference singles or doubles match, winning titles in both categories at No. 1 each of his four years. Additionally, Sports Illustrated recognized Ethan in its “Faces in the Crowd.” He went on to graduate from Northern Kentucky University’s Chase School of Law in 2009. Caudill took to the field for Transylvania in a variety of sports— from field hockey to softball to soccer. In field hockey, she was named MVP in 1997 and Most Improved Player her first year. And she earned spots on the KWIC Tournament field hockey and softball

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The Door, the Light, and the Liberal Arts

Posted on October 9, 2015July 14, 2020 by President Seamus Carey

The following is the transcript of Dr. Carey’s speech during his installation ceremony as Transylvania University’s 26th president. I. Distinguished Guests, Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni, Delegates, Neighbors, Friends, thank you for being here today. Your presence here brings me honor, but more importantly, it honors Transylvania University and I am grateful for that. Regardless of how hard we tried to streamline this occasion, getting here today involved a lot of work by a lot of people. I want to thank the inauguration committee, led by our vice president for communications, Michele Sparks and our academic vice president, Laura Bryan. I want to thank Rachel Millard, my executive assistant, who has been essential in keeping me on track this past year, and I want to thank everyone across the campus who helped to put this all together.

Transylvania presidential inauguration Oct. 9

Posted on October 5, 2015July 14, 2020 by Office of Marketing and Communications

LEXINGTON, Ky.—Transylvania University installed Seamus Carey as its 26th president on Friday, Oct. 9, in Haggin Auditorium. Carey, who became president in July of 2014, is transforming the university through positive changes such as the appointment of Laura Bryan as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the university, the 100 Doors to Success mentoring program and the Project One diversity initiative. Other innovative improvements are campus-wide building projects that include the construction of three new residence halls and the renovation of the J. Douglas Gay Jr./Frances Carrick Thomas Library and the Haupt Humanities Building. “Dr. Carey has already had a significant impact on Transylvania,” said Chairman of the Board of Trustees William T. Young Jr. “His leadership exemplifies his passion for renewal and devotion to the liberal arts.” Young presented Carey with the Presidential Medallion during the installation ceremony. Distinguished visitors and speakers included presidents and officials from other universities and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray. The installation ceremony was the culmination of the four-day Celebration of Transylvania, which included events such as an All-Campus Picnic, concert by renowned Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers and the dedication of Alumni Plaza. Before coming to Transylvania, Carey served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Also, at Manhattan College he was chair of the philosophy department and School of Arts curriculum committee, a member of the faculty senate and director of the Center for Professional Ethics. He earned an

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